'Tryout' definitions:

Definition of 'tryout'

From: WordNet
noun
Trying something to find out about it; "a sample for ten days free trial"; "a trial of progesterone failed to relieve the pain" [syn: trial, trial run, test, tryout]
noun
A test of the suitability of a performer [syn: audition, tryout]

Definition of 'Tryout'

From: GCIDE
  • Tryout \Try"out\, n.
  • 1. a test of the performance capability of a person, to ascertain fitness for a particular task; in sports, a test by which the fitness of a player or contestant to remain in a certain class is determined. [Webster 1913 Suppl. +PJC]
  • 2. (Theater) one or more performances of a play prior to the official opening, held at a location outside of the city where it is to be formally presented, conducted for the purpose of determining audience response or ascertaining weaknesses needing correction. [PJC]

Synonyms of 'tryout'

From: Moby Thesaurus